May 3, 2024 9:27 am
Chang'e 6
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Long March 5
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People’s Republic of China
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Chang’e 6/CE-6 is scheduled to launch in 2024 to return samples from the Far Side of the Moon (near southern edge of the Apollo Basin) for the first time. International science instruments from France, Italy, Sweden and Pakistan will also be on board.
Launch Overview
Window Open
09:17 UTC
Window Close
10:18 UTC
Lift Off
May 3, 2024 · 09:27 UTC
Launch Facility
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
101
Target Orbit
Lunar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Payload
Chang'e 6
Rocket
Long March 5
Destination
Lunar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Watch Live
📺 Watch on YouTube
Chang’e 6/CE-6 is scheduled to launch in 2024 to return samples from the Far Side of the Moon (near southern edge of the Apollo Basin) for the first time. International science instruments from France, Italy, Sweden and Pakistan will also be on board.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
101
Launch Overview
Window Open
09:17 UTC
Window Close
10:18 UTC
Lift Off
May 3, 2024 · 09:27 UTC
Launch Facility
Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
Launch Pad
101
Target Orbit
Lunar Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Payload
Chang'e 6
Rocket
Long March 5
Destination
Lunar Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Watch Live
📺 Watch on YouTube
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